Green Brexit push set to continue despite amendments defeat…

Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas addresses the House of Commons during last night’s debate

Government wins Commons votes on environmental amendments, but vigorous debate and promise of further scrutiny means no let-up in calls for stronger ‘green Brexit’ protections

It’s not often MPs in the House of Commons spend hours debating the legal minutiae and philosophical underpinnings of environmental legislation, but last night’s debate over the impact of Brexit on the…